Leadership for a Better World: Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership Development

by National Clearinghouse of Leadership Programs (NCLP), Susan R. Komives (Editor), Wendy Wagner (Editor)

The essential guide to the theory and application of the Social Change Model Leadership for a Better World  provides an approachable introduction to the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (SCM), giving students a real-world context through which to explore the seven C's of leadership for social change as well as a approaches to socially responsible leadership. From individual, group, and community values through the mechanisms of societal change itself, this book provides fundamental coverage of this increasingly vital topic. Action items, reflection, and discussion questions throughout encourage students to think about how these concepts apply in their own lives. The Facilitator's Guide includes a wealth of activities, assignments, discussions, and supplementary resources to enrich the learning experience whether in class or in the co-curriculum. This new second edition includes student self-assessment rubrics for each element of the model and new discussion on the critical roles of leadership self-efficacy, social perspective, and social justice perspectives. Content is enriched with research on how this approach to leadership is developed, and two new chapters situate the model in a broader understanding of leadership and in applications of the model. The Social Change Model is the most widely-used leadership model for college students, and has shaped college leadership curricula at schools throughout the U.S. and other countries including a translation in Chinese and Japanese. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the model, with a practical, relevant approach to real-world issues. The SCM is backed by 15 years of research, and continues to be informed by ongoing investigation into the interventions and environments that create positive leadership development outcomes.  Leadership for a Better World  provides a thorough, well-rounded tour of the Social Change Model, with guidance on application to real-world issues.

Please note that  The Social Change Facilitating Leadership Development  (978-1-119-24243-7) is intended to be used as a Facilitator's Guide to  Leadership for a Better World, 2nd Edition  in seminars, workshops, and college classrooms. You'll find that, while each book can be used on its own, the content in both is also designed for use together. A link to the home page of  The Social Change   Model  can be found below under Related Titles.  

Genres: Nonfiction, Leadership

336 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2016

Reviews

[Hayley]

Had to read this so many times for school I might as well get the goodreads credit for it

[Russell]

This is now the second time I have read this book and the second edition is worth the purchase. They did a great job modernizing the concepts and values of the model to present day. This is a must read for anyone interested in leadership!

[April Moreno]

This was a great, way to comprehend leadership book. I took an intensive leadership course a couple years ago and then took this other leadership course that used this book and this one was so much better. Highly recommend!

[Jennifer C]

Excellent resource for those interested in being change leaders.

[phoenix nicole]

my textbook for class…. basic stuff, wasn’t interested, wouldn’t read again. would recommend if u don’t have good leadership skills tho

[Sydnie]

Examining social change is an incredibly impactful chapter!

[Tri Sulistyo Saputro]

Read for a class, great novel way of seeing (and being) a leader.

[p roper]

Good information.

[Megan Krone]

I read a previous edition of this book when I taught Emerging Leaders at USD and really loved how it frames leadership in such an approachable way, with a focus on undergraduate students. I'm using it for my Chicago Quarter class, so I wanted to give it a deep read as I go into planning for next fall. This newer edition is great. It has me thinking about so many ways I can frame assignments to get students to think deeply about how they practice leadership and the influence they can have on campus, in their communities, and in the city.